Joint congress: 9th International Weed Science Congress, 29th Asian Pacific WSSC and 17th China Weed Science Conference
Nanjing, China, 19th to 24th of October 2025
Joint Weed Science Congress with APWSS and CWSS in Nanjing on 19-24 October 2025
This joint congress is the first international weed science joint congress of two international societies (International Weed Science Society (IWSS) & Asian Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS)) with the rapid growing Chinese Weed Science Society in our weed science history. LOC chaired by Prof. Xianju Li and Prof. Sheng Qiang and SPC (Scientific Program Committee chaired by Prof. Bhagirath Chauhan) are closely working with the IWSS BOD to make this global event scientifically meaningful and attractive and to satisfy all participants.
For graduate students: apply for the IWSS Graduate Student Travel Grant Award (contact: Prof. Nilda Burgos, nburgos@uark.edu).
For scientists who need a financial support to attend the congress, please apply for the IWSS Scientist Travel Support Award (contact: Prof. Do-Soon Kim, dosoonkim@snu.ac.kr).
Key dates
- Abstract Submission: May 15
- Early Bird Registration: May 1
- IWSS Graduate Student Travel Grant Award: May 15
- IWSS Scientist Travel Support Award: May 15
- IWSS Outstanding International Achievement Award: April 27
- APWSS Young Scientist Award & Lifetime Achievement Award: May 15
It would be so nice to meet many of you at the joint weed science congress in Naning.
EWRS and HRAC have contributed to the International Weed Science Congress, so we again would like to see many EWRS members at the Congress in Nanjing. October is the best season to visit Nanjing, so participants may enjoy beautifiul weather and autumn color with many global participants.
Best regards
Do-Soon
The EWRS has allocated subsidies for early career scientists, read in the NEWS.